Engadgetadded this to Latest NewsMIT MIT's new robot can identify things by sight and by touchEngadget - Georgina TorbetFor humans, it's easy to tell how an object will feel by looking at it or tell what an object looks like by touching it, but this can be a big challenge for machines. Now, a new robot developed by MIT's
Engadgetadded this to Latest NewsInstagram Instagram tests easier ways to recover hacked accountsEngadget - Jon FingasInstagram might offer a little more reassurance if your account is ever hijacked. The social network is testing a new in-app account recovery process that should make it easier to recover an account --
Engadgetadded this to Latest NewsSpace Station India plans to launch space station by 2030Engadget - Jon FingasIt would join the few countries that have stations of their own. India's broadening spaceflight ambitions now include a longer-term presence in Earth's orbit. Indian Space Research Organization chief Sivan
Engadgetadded this to Latest NewsAmerican Airlines American Airlines offers satellite WiFi to its entire mainline fleetEngadget - Jon FingasIf you're relying on American Airlines for a summer trip, there's a good chance you'll have internet access most of the way. The company has finished deploying satellite-based internet access to the fleet
Engadgetadded this to Engadget GamingNiantic Niantic sues group of alleged 'Pokémon Go' cheatersEngadget - Jon FingasIt claims Global++ is wrecking the game with its hacked app. It's not just multi-platform gaming giants suing cheaters. Niantic has sued members of Global++ for allegedly offering "unauthorized derivative"
Engadgetadded this to Latest NewsTechnology Florida allows self-driving car tests without backup driversEngadget - Jon FingasCompanies that want to test their self-driving cars will have an easier time of it in the Sunshine State. Florida Governor Ron DeSantis recently signed a bill allowing companies to test autonomous vehicles
Engadgetadded this to Latest NewsLyrics Genius accuses Google of copying its lyrics data (updated)Engadget - Jon FingasHave you found yourself using Google's lyrics results more than visiting individual lyrics sites? You're not alone -- and Genius thinks underhanded tactics are involved. The company has accused Google
Engadgetadded this to Latest NewsEuropean Union EU says Russia conducted 'sustained' election interference campaignEngadget - Jon FingasThe European Union already suspected that Russia was trying to disrupt its parliamentary elections through hacks and other online interference, and now it's directly pointing a finger at the country. officials
Engadgetadded this to Latest NewsJuul Juul faces House investigation over teen e-cigarette useEngadget - Jon FingasJuul is facing even more heat over concerns that it's contributing to teen vaping. The House Subcommittee on Economic and Consumer Policy has opened an investigation into the "youth e-cigarette epidemic"
Engadgetadded this to Latest NewsTechnology Target's registers suffered a nationwide outageEngadget - Jon FingasTarget can't quite escape its technical woes, apparently. The retail giant's registers suffered a roughly two-hour nationwide outage in mid-day on June 15th, preventing customers from making purchases
Engadgetadded this to Latest NewsE3 The final dispatch from E3 2019Engadget - Nick SummersA quick summary of all the news this week in Los Angeles. Another E3 is over. The show gave us new consoles -- some powerful, others retro-inspired -- customizable controllers and many, many video games.
Engadgetadded this to Latest NewsSodaStream The best soda makerEngadget - WirecutterThis post was done in partnership with Wirecutter. When readers choose to buy Wirecutter's independently chosen editorial picks, Wirecutter and Engadget may earn affiliate commission. Read the full guide
Engadgetadded this to Latest NewsMicrosoft Office This week in tech history: Microsoft shows us the SurfaceEngadget - Nathan IngrahamThe first models weren't total winners, but Microsoft's tablets have gotten better and better. At Engadget, we spend every day looking at how technology will shape the future. But it's also important look
Engadgetadded this to Latest NewsTechnology Tesla's mystery test car may be a Model S refreshEngadget - Jon FingasIt'd be the first conspicuous change to the car since 2016. For the most part, Tesla's Model S has maintained a familiar look since it was introduced in 2012 -- the largest external change was the elimination
Engadgetadded this to Latest NewsTechnology Your sleep tracker might make insomnia worseEngadget - Jon FingasInaccurate data and score obsessions could lead to unneeded anxiety. Sleep tracking can help you determine if you're getting a good night's rest, but it might exacerbate your problems in some circumstances.
Engadgetadded this to Latest NewsPlay buttonCarnegie Mellon University VR and microscopy help scientists see 'inside' diseasesEngadget - Jon FingasYou can only learn so much about cells by studying 2D pictures, and 3D microscope technology can produce an abundance of data that might be hard to decipher. Researchers at Carnegie Mellon University Virginia
Engadgetadded this to Latest NewsAmazon Prime Walmart Grocery's Amazon Prime Now rival costs $98 per yearEngadget - Mariella MoonWalmart knows that it needs to have a stellar delivery service in order to compete with Amazon, which is why it's been rolling out Prime-like offers of its own. For Walmart Grocery, in particular, there's
Engadgetadded this to Latest NewsTesla Model 3 Tesla starts selling used Model 3 cars onlineEngadget - Jon FingasIt might be your best chance at getting the EV you want. Until now, buying a used Tesla Model 3 has usually entailed tracking down a reseller or spotting a sale from an individual owner. Now, though, just
Engadgetadded this to Latest NewsTechnology Spies may have used an AI-generated face to infiltrate US politicsEngadget - Jon FingasYou can't trust a social network profile just because there's a photo. AI-generated faces might be more than just novelties -- they could also be used as espionage tools. Experts talking to the AP believe
Engadgetadded this to Latest NewsAmazon Amazon closes down its shopping-focused Instagram rival SparkEngadget - Mariella MoonAmazon Spark, the e-commerce giant's social network, has seemingly shut down after only a couple of years. If you don't even know what it is, we don't blame you. You can think of it as Amazon's version
Engadgetadded this to Latest NewsRussia The US planted offensive malware in Russia's power gridEngadget - Jon FingasThe US appears to be acting on its promise to aggressively respond to cyberwarfare threats. New York Times sources say Cyber Command has planted offensive malware in Russia's electrical grid, not just
Engadgetadded this to Latest NewsBMW BMW teases M concept car blending technology and performanceEngadget - Jon FingasCan you make out what you're looking at in the obscure teaser above? Neither can we -- but it does represent the future of BMW's performance cars. The automaker has posted a teaser for a Vision M Next
Engadgetadded this to Latest NewsTechnology Amazon Game Studios reportedly lays off dozens in shake-upEngadget - Mariella MoonThe company said it's to allow teams to focus on the development of 'New World' and 'Crucibles.' Amazon Game Studios has quietly laid off dozens of employees on the last day of E3, one of the biggest game
Engadgetadded this to Latest NewsDeepfakes Recommended Reading: Fighting deepfakesEngadget - Billy SteeleThe best long-form writing on technology and more on the web. Top AI researchers race to detect 'deepfake' videos: 'We are outgunned' Drew Harwell, The Washington Post The 2016 US presidential election
Engadgetadded this to Latest NewsNASA Hitting the Books: We won't colonize space without a Weyland-YutaniEngadget - Andrew TarantolaWelcome to Hitting the Books. With less than one in five Americans reading just for fun these days, we've done the hard work for you by scouring the internet for the most interesting, thought provoking
Engadgetadded this to Engadget GamingNES A brief history of cheating at video gamesEngadget - Andrew TarantolaWe've come a long way from unplugging your sibling's controller. For as long as we've played games, there have been players willing to break the rules in order to win. Whether it's rolling weighted dice,
Engadgetadded this to Latest NewsNeon Genesis Evangelion The Morning After: Going under the hood of Honda's adorable EVEngadget - Richard LawlerNow that E3 2019 is over there's plenty of time to catch up on all of the gaming news revealed this week. Once you're through with that, we've got some info about an appealing electric car, and a look
Engadgetadded this to Latest NewsSamsung Samsung's Galaxy Fold delay could extend through July?Engadget - Richard LawlerThe Korea Herald has bad news about the flexible phone. The strange case of Samsung's Galaxy Fold may drag on throughout the summer, according to a report in The Korea Herald. The outlet -- which reported
Engadgetadded this to Latest NewsT-Mobile NYT: Sprint, T-Mobile merger could get federal approval next weekEngadget - Richard LawlerJust days after AGs representing ten states filed suit to stop the combining of Sprint and T-Mobile, the New York Times reports the Justice Department is "moving closer" to approval. Doing so apparently
Engadgetadded this to Latest NewsVerizon Verizon's fiber network connects NBA arenas for 1080p broadcastsEngadget - Kris HoltVerizon (Engadget's parent company) plans to connect all NBA arenas to a high-speed fiber network for better HD broadcast support. When the network is up and running in the second half of 2020, the league
